Hello All, I want to bolt a piece of metal working equipment (tube bender) to my garage floor. Never done anything like it before can someone please give me a few pointers?? Thanks, Daniel 69 2000 SF
Author: Michael Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 18:17:40 -0800
You need a rotor hammer drill and a wedge anchor, also known as a Redhead. Redhead is a brand name and you can use other brand fasteners. You can rent a rotor hammer drill from most rental yards or
Hmm, a rotor hammer drill sounds pretty fierce. I don't suppose a black and decker 3/8" hand drill is going to cut it.. What about a pretty beefy 1/2" drill that I can borrow from work?? Daniel 69 2
Daniel, If you are bolting it to a concrete floor, you will need to drill some holes in the floor with a hammer drill. A regular drill will work but the hammer drill with a carbide bit works easier.
Probably not. Trust us. Been there, done that, burned up a LOT of bits trying. We used the expansion bolts like Mike described when we built our wood shop in the back yard several years ago because
The Roto Hammer Drill is the key to the process. I have drilled many holes in concrete and you just don't want to use a standard masonary bit and your 3/8" drill. Rent the best and beefiest roto hamm